Trump claims Iran has agreed to 'never have a nuclear weapon' as ceasefire talks begin

While Iran is yet to issue a public statement, Trump claims the Middle Eastern nation badly wants to make a deal to end the ongoing conflict.
Trump announces that Iran has reportedly agreed not to build nuclear weapons amid efforts to end conflict (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump announces that Iran has reportedly agreed not to build nuclear weapons amid efforts to end conflict (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump on Tuesday, March 24, claimed that Iran has agreed to his key condition for ending the ongoing war, committing to not build nuclear weapons. 

However, as the US prepares for potential ceasefire talks, the Defense Department is also preparing to send thousands more troops to the Middle East in case a deal is not reached.

Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons

President Trump, during the Swearing-In Ceremony for the Secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday, told reporters that Iran has agreed not to build nuclear weapons.

“They’ve agreed,” he said. “They will never have a nuclear weapon. They’ve agreed to that.”

Trump told reporters that the people he is talking to are now serious about ending the conflict.

“We’re actually talking to the right people and they want to make a deal so badly, you have no idea how badly they want to make a deal,” the president said. 

He also expressed optimism that a deal could happen, saying Tehran was “talking sense.” 

He added that “They’re talking to us and they’re talking sense,” Trump noted.

Trump's comments come at a time when the US and Iran are preparing for another round of negotiations to stop the war.



Trump informs Iran has sent gift to US

During the same event, President Trump also mentioned that he received a "present" from Iran that proved to him that the US is "dealing with the right people." 

Trump did not reveal what the "gift" was, but he said it was not "nuclear related" but instead connected to oil, gas and the "flow" through the critical Strait of Hormuz. 

"It was a very significant prize," Trump said as he remains firm that Iran must give up all of its nuclear material, including the enriched uranium used for bombs. 

Earlier, before leaving Florida on Monday, he told reporters, “We want the nuclear dust. We’re going to want that.” 

NORTHEASTERN SYRIA - MAY 25:  U.S. Army soldiers prepare to go out on patrol from a remote combat ou
US Army soldiers prepare to go out on patrol from a remote combat outpost on May 25, 2021, in northeastern Syria (John Moore/Getty Images)

Troops prepare for deployment if talks fail

Meanwhile, the Department of War is preparing to send 3,000 additional US troop from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. 

The unit, known for its rapid deployment capabilities, can mobilize forces within hours and is often used in high-priority or emerging conflict zones.

The 82nd Airborne Division’s ability to deploy quickly, within 18 hours for smaller units and up to 72 hours for a full brigade, makes it a key asset in such scenarios.

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